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Thank youDon’t worry about the flow, the big restriction is in the valve.
Any of the above methods are fine, it’s just about the aesthetics- which to be honest will be overlooked within a few days !!
Reply to the thread, titled "Best way of reducing rad. Valve to 10mm" which is posted in UK Plumbers Forums on Plumbers Forums.
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